Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's SISTER ACT

Sister Act opens Music Theatre Wichita's season, directed by Mark Madama and choreographed by Robert Hartwell. Mr. Madama is Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan, with a host of directing credits, both in the U.S. and internationally. Mr. Hartwell's numerous Broadway performing credits include Motown, Nice Work If You Can Get It (Astaire Award nomination) and Bette Midler's original company of Hello, Dolly!, and he is the founder and director of "The Broadway Collective." Scenic designer Adam Koch will join the team to consult on the sets he designed for the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Sister Act is a hilarious new musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. Featuring original music by Tony and Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), this uplifting show was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, the police put her in protective custody in the one place they are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior, but using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community.

For tickets and information, visit http://mtwichita.org/shows_tickets/current_season/overview#2728.

Music Theatre Wichita has earned a reputation as one of the foremost summer opportunities for young upcoming talents. This year's Broadway season features nearly forty MTWichita alumni, including cast members of Hello, Dolly!, Come from Away, Anastasia, A Bronx Tale, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, My Fair Lady, Spongebob Square Pants, and many more. Founded in 1972, MTWichita has produced the world premiere of the revised Good News!, the U.S. premiere of Betty Blue Eyes, and the regional premieres of such Disney titles as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and High School Musical. MTWichita has also created cast albums for Honk! and Good News!

Season tickets and gift certificates are on sale now, either online at mtwichita.org, or by calling 316.265.3107. More information, including biographies, histories, and videos, can be found at www.MTWichita.org, and on social media sites Facebook (Music Theatre Wichita), Twitter (@MTWichita) and Instagram (MTWichita).

Photos Courtesy of Lydia Shirley and Jerry Fritchman

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